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Summer Drinks : Top 20

 

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Beer Margaritas

Submitted by: big surprise 
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Who would believe that beer would be the perfect solution to eradicating fluorescent green margaritas? Well, it is! Best to use not-so-micro brews to avoid an overpowering flavor. Use the limeade can to measure the ingredients, and adjust with extra water if the mixture seems too sweet. Straining the pulp is always a good idea, unless, of course, you like pulp! 

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Sangria! Sangria!

Submitted by: HJACOBY 
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA
The BEST sangria recipe I've been able to hone to perfection! If you like a sweeter Sangria, use ginger ale in place of club soda. 

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Margaritas

Submitted by: Katherine 
Frozen margaritas made with limeade concentrate, tequila, triple sec and ice. 

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Mock Champagne

Submitted by: DOLFIN458 
A good baby-shower punch made with ginger ale, pineapple juice and white grape juice. It looks especially good when served with an ice ring. 

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Margaritas on the Rocks

Submitted by: 93VETTE 
Sweet and sour, tequila, triple sec and Grand Marnier With a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Everybody wants the recipe after consuming one of these. 

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The Real Mojito

Submitted by: Brandy 
Considered Cuba's national drink, this lime and rum cocktail is a favorite with pirates, swashbucklers, and colorful characters in the Caribbean and beyond. 

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Easy Frozen Margaritas

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Authentic margaritas call for lots of fresh lime juice - both expensive and time-consuming. I've found I can shortcut the process by using frozen limeade. And for a festive non-alcoholic drink, combine a 12-ounce can of limeade (thawed) with a 48-ounce bottle of sparkling water. 

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Caribbean Rum Punch

Submitted by: HeatherB 
This delicious concoction is the traditional rum punch recipe used in the West Indies, passed down for years. The old rhyme goes, 'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.' 

Lemonade Punch

Submitted by: Baggy 
Living In: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
A great and simple punch for any occasion, made with pink lemonade and wine. Not too sweet. 

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Cuban Mojito

Submitted by: TealaB 
Enjoy Cuba's traditional cocktail that blends lime juice, mint sprigs, rum, and club soda in a refreshing drink. Serve with a straw and a decorative stir stick to keep the different flavors well mixed together. 

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Lemon Drop Martini

Submitted by: Dale W. 
Very elegant, and so easy to make - you will love this lemon and lime vodka drink. 

Pink Panther

Submitted by: Cheryl-Lynn Nadeau 
A pink sweet cocktail with amaretto, vodka, and pineapple juice. 

Salty Chihuahua

Submitted by: Marci Nelson 
A Salty Chihuahua is a variation on the salty dog, made with tequila, lemonade and lime in a salt-rimmed glass. It's also fun to say. 

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Cucumber Lemonade

Submitted by: Lori 
Living In: Blackfoot, Idaho, USA
Cucumber adds its cool flavor to this sparkling lemonade drink. A refreshing drink for any warm summer day. 

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Kamikaze

Submitted by: KILLERGREEN 
A combination of vodka, triple sec and lime juice which is shaken - not stirred - and strained into a chilled glass. 

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Orange Jewel

Submitted by: Kate 
An orange icy creamy shake guaranteed to cool you down. 

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Brenda's Strawberry Slush Delight

Submitted by: Brenda 
Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Cool and refreshing, this summertime drink is perfect for weddings and showers. Everyone I make this for just loves the taste. 

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Homemade Wine Coolers

Submitted by: EJRIPPY 
Your favorite wine is frozen into ice cubes, then mixed with ginger ale. 

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Rob and Becky's Pimm's™ Lemonade

Submitted by: Sandy 
Home Town: Clay Center, Kansas, USA
Living In: Coffeyville, Kansas, USA
On our honeymoon we stayed with some friends in London and they made us this drink - now we can't stop making it! It is especially delicious on a hot, summer afternoon. The cucumber and mint are odd, but don't leave them out - they make this drink! 

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Mango-Peach Smoothie

Submitted by: OCULTICA 
You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this yummy smoothie. 

 
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